Jack Norris 
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has permanently promoted 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch to the first team. Pitarch’s performance in the victory over Celta Vigo impressed Arbeloa, leading to the decision. He is now considered a proper member of the squad.
Kai Havertz, Arsenal’s forward, aims for a more significant role as Arsenal chases their first major trophy since their FA Cup victory. A reunion with Bayer Leverkusen is on the cards after the Champions League draw. Injuries have limited Havertz’s playing time this season.
Ma Shantou is tipped for success in the Stayers’ Hurdle on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival. Jordans Cross is also highlighted following a win at the Trials meeting. Bambino Fever is another selection for the day.
Kylian Mbappe is absent from the Real Madrid squad due to a knee problem. Erling Haaland returns to Manchester City’s starting XI. Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo make their Champions League debuts for Manchester City.
Grimaldo will miss a match against Bayern due to suspension after receiving a yellow card. Meanwhile, the Leverkusen boss has issued a challenge. Real Madrid is set to face Manchester City.
Bethune-Cookman will play Prairie View A&M in the SWAC Tournament quarterfinal. The Wildcats clinched the No. 1 seed with a 14-4 record. The winner advances in the SWAC Tournament.
Iga Świątek is set to face Karolina Muchova at the WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells. An expert believes Muchova has the potential to win. Świątek herself acknowledges Muchova’s intelligent and fluid style of play.
Cameron Norrie secured a major third-round victory at Indian Wells, while Jack Draper also progressed. Norrie, the British number two, upset the sixth seed, Australia’s Alex de Minaur. Draper will now face Novak Djokovic in the fourth round.
Piero Hincapie is preparing for a Champions League tie against Bayer Leverkusen, his parent club. Hincapie, currently on loan, looks forward to seeing familiar faces. He also reflects on the winning mentality instilled by Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen and his desire to win titles with Arsenal.
Kai Havertz returned to Leverkusen, where he spent ten years before joining FC Chelsea. He spoke about his injury struggles and how good it felt to be back with his former club. Havertz’s former club are preparing to face Arsenal in the Champions League.